PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
TO THE GENERAL BY-LAWS
AND STANDING RULES
TO THE POLICY MANUAL AND CONSTITUTION
OF SKATE CANADA MANITOBA
The proposed amendments to the General By-Laws and standing rule changes to the Policy
Manual of Skate Canada Manitoba to be considered at the 2017 Annual General Meeting, are
attached.
Proposed amendments to an amendment must be in the hands of the Executive Director, Skate
Canada Manitoba Section by April 3, 2017 to ensure that these amendments are circulated to
the clubs prior to the Annual General Meeting.
March 17, 2017
Distribution:
Member Clubs
Board of Directors
Miranda Edwards
Nominating Committee Chair
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AMENDMENT:
MB2017/1
SUBMITTED BY:
COACHING COMMITTEE
RULE NUMBER/NAME:
By Law #9(b)
RULE NAME:
MEMBERSHIP IN THE SECTION
PRESENT
PROPOSED
By Law #9(b) Membership in the Section
By Law #9(b) Membership in the Section
(b) ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONAL COACHES
RESIDING WITHIN THE SECTION: Professional
Coaching members in good standing who are
listed in the Official Association List as resident
within the Section shall be accorded the
privileges listed in Skate Canada Constitution
(Association By law 1202(3)) and shall each be
entitled to one vote, for the purpose of electing
a Section Coaching Representative.
(b) ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONAL COACHES
RESIDING WITHIN THE SECTION: Professional
Coaching members in good standing shall each
be entitled to one vote, for the purpose of
electing a Section Coaching Representative.
Rationale:
Housekeeping. Skate Canada Rule eliminated.
Effective:
Immediately
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AMENDMENT:
MB2017/2
SUBMITTED BY:
COACHING COMMITTEE
RULE NUMBER/NAME:
A.103
RULE NAME:
IAN CARMICHAEL MEMORIAL AWARD
PRESENT
A.103
Ian Carmichael Memorial Award
PROPOSED
A.103
Ian Carmichael Memorial Award
A103.1 Eligibility
Skate Canada Manitoba may honor annually
an individual who is showing commitment and
dedication, both to the sport of figure skating
and to further education.
A103.1 Eligibility
Skate Canada Manitoba may honor annually
an individual who is showing commitment and
dedication, both to the sport of figure skating
and to further education.
A.103.1 Eligibility
A.103.1 Eligibility
The recipient should be:
The recipient should be:
i)
A skater or ex-skater in any
i) A skater or ex-skater in any discipline
discipline between the ages of
between the ages of 16 and 25 years who
16 and 25 years who has
has achieved at least their STAR 5 Free
achieved at least their Junior
Skate Assessments or STAR 5 Dance
Bronze free or Junior Bronze
Assessments (Junior Bronze free or Junior
Dance
Bronze Dance)
ii)
Continuing in the sport as
ii) Continuing in the sport as either a judge,
either a judge, technical
technical specialist. Technical controller,
specialist. Technical controller,
data specialist or coach and has attained
data specialist or coach and
any of the following minimum levels:
has attained any of the
A. Judge – Primary Evaluator, Juvenile
following minimum levels:
and / or Novice Synchronized Skating
a) Judge – Primary Evaluator,
B. Data Specialist – Data Specialist level 1
Juvenile and / or Novice
C. Coach – Regional Coach Trained
Synchronized Skating
(Primary STARSkate Trained)
b) Data Specialist – Data Specialist
D. Technical Specialist or Technical
level 1
Controller – Minimum Section Level
c) Coach – Primary STARSkate
trained.
Rationale:
Incorporating Skate Canada’s new terminology
Effective:
Immediately
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AMENDMENT:
MB2017/3
SUBMITTED BY:
COACHING COMMITTEE
RULE NUMBER/NAME:
D.101.1
RULE NAME:
FUNDING AND ACCREDITATION FOR COACHES
PRESENT
PROPOSED
D.101 Funding and Accreditation for Coaches
D.101 Funding and Accreditation for Coaches
In order to receive funding and accreditation from
the Association, Skate Canada Coaches must meet
the following standards:
In order to receive funding and accreditation from
the Association, Skate Canada Coaches must meet
the following standards as per the NCCP pathways.
The qualification in the accreditation matrix must
be valid at the time of competition entry and onsite during the event.
D.101.1 Internationals, Canadians:
Coaches much be Level 3 Certified for ISU
sanctioned international competitions, Canadian
Championships (not including Synchronized
Skating Championships)
Category
i) Pre-Juvenile/Junvenile
ii) Pre-Novice
iii) Novice-Senior
iv) Intermediate/Open
D.101.2 Sub Sectionals, Sectionals, Challenge:
Coaches must be Level 2/ISPC Certified or SubSectional, Sectional and Challenge Competitions.
NCCP Certification
Regional Coach
Provincial Coach
National Coach
Provincial Coach
D.101.1 DELETE
D.101.3 Synchronized Skating
D.101.2 DELETE
D.101.3.01 Regionals and/or Canadians:
Coaches much be NCCP Level 2/ISPC Certified,
except for Junior and Senior competitions at
Canadians where coaches much be NCCP Level 3
Certified.
D.101.3 DELETE
D.101.3.01 DELETE
D.101.4 DELETE
D.101.4 Completion of Certification
Certification must be completed twenty-one (21)
days prior to the start of the event.
D.101.5 Non-Qualifying Events
Competitions below Sub-Sectional Championship
level are not affected by this policy. See Skate
Canada Manitoba Competition Announcement for
further information.
D.101.5 Non-Qualifying Events
Competitions below Sub-Sectional Championship
level as defined in Rule 4700 are not affected by
this policy. See Skate Canada Manitoba Technical
Package for further information.
D.101.6 Conditions for Receiving Accreditation
In order to receive accreditation from the
Association at any Skate Canada Manitoba
competition, Skate Canada Professional coaches
must:
i)
Be members of Skate Canada in Good
Standing
ii)
Carry a valid Coach Photo ID card and
D.101.6 Conditions for Receiving Accreditation
In order to receive accreditation from the
Association at any Skate Canada Manitoba
competition, Skate Canada Professional coaches
must:
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i)
ii)
Be members of the Association and hold a
valid First Aid Certificate
Carry a valid Coach Photo ID card to be
permitted to coach at any event. Coaches
failing to provide the proper coach Photo ID
will be charged admission to the event and
will not be permitted in to any restricted or
designated Coaching areas.
Rationale:
Housekeeping
Effective:
Immediately
complete the sign in process to be
permitted to coach at any event. Coaches
failing to provide the proper coach Photo
ID and complete the sign in process will be
charged admission to the event and will
not be permitted in to any restricted or
designated Coaching areas.
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AMENDMENT:
MB2017/4
SUBMITTED BY:
COACHING COMMITTEE
RULE NUMBER/NAME:
D.102.1
RULE NAME:
TRAVEL ASSISTANCE – COACH TRAINING GRANT
PRESENT
PROPOSED
D.102.1 Education Opportunity – Out of
Province
D.102.1 Education Opportunity – Out of
Province
In a situation when a coach must go out of
Province to receive certification in a discipline
we are unable to provide in Manitoba, Skate
Canada Manitoba may provide a grant to a
maximum of $250.00 to the coach under the
following criteria:
In a situation when a coach must go out of
Province to receive certification in a discipline
we are unable to provide in Manitoba, Skate
Canada Manitoba may provide a grant to a
maximum of $250.00 to the coach under the
following criteria:
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
At the request of Skate Canada
Manitoba, the coach receiving the
grant will be required to provide an
education opportunity to skaters,
coaches and officials.
The coach must apply for the grant
in writing within sixty (60) days of
the start of the course.
Within thirty (30) days of the end
of the course, the coach must
provide proof of completion to
Skate Canada Manitoba.
Must have completed the Respect
in Sport Course.
Rationale:
Housekeeping
Effective:
Immediately
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
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At the request of Skate Canada
Manitoba, the coach receiving the
grant will be required to provide an
education opportunity to skaters,
coaches and officials.
The coach must apply for the grant
in writing within sixty (60) days of
the start of the course.
Within thirty (30) days of the end
of the course, the coach must
provide proof of completion to
Skate Canada Manitoba.
Must have completed the Respect
in Sport for Activity Leaders by
Sport Manitoba.
AMENDMENT:
MB2017/5
SUBMITTED BY:
COACHING COMMITTEE
RULE NUMBER/NAME:
D.104
RULE NAME:
COACHING HIGH PERFORMANCE GRANT
PRESENT
D.104
PROPOSED
Coaching High Performance Grant
D.104
Skate Canada – Manitoba will provide a
grant(s) up to $500 each to a registered Skate
Canada Coach(s) to further their knowledge.
The Coach(s) must meet the following Criteria:
•
•
•
Skate Canada – Manitoba will provide a
grant(s) up to $500 each to a registered Skate
Canada Coach(s) in good standing to further
their knowledge. The Coach(s) must meet the
following Criteria:
Must be registered and in good
standing with Skate Canada Manitoba
Must have an athlete compete at
Canada Championships in the past year
or an athlete compete internationally
within the past year.
Must apply for the Grant prior to
attending seminar/workshop
•
•
•
A coach can only receive this grant once in the
Skating year.
Rationale:
Housekeeping
Effective:
Immediately
Coaching High Performance Grant
Must be registered and in good
standing with Skate Canada Manitoba
Must have an athlete compete at
National Skating Championship in the
past year or an athlete compete
internationally within the past year.
Must apply for the Grant prior to
attending seminar/workshop
A coach can only receive this grant once in the
Skating year.
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